St. Vincent & Grenadines

42 threatened species · Biodiversity Intelligence Dashboard

Threatened Species

42

CR + EN + VU

Critically Endangered

4

Highest risk

Endangered

14

Very high risk

Vulnerable

24

High risk

Declining

45%

19 species

Category Breakdown
CR 4
EN 14
VU 24
CR: 4
EN: 14
VU: 24

Critically Endangered

410%

Extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Endangered

1433%

Very high risk of extinction in the wild.

Vulnerable

2457%

High risk of extinction in the wild.

Threatened total — 42 species

Species by Group
🐟

fishes

11

11 threatened

🌱

plants

11

11 threatened

🪱

other invertebrates

6

6 threatened

🐦

birds

4

4 threatened

🦀

crustaceans

4

4 threatened

🐸

amphibians

3

3 threatened

🐢

reptiles

1

1 threatened

🪸

corals

1

1 threatened

🐚

molluscs

1

1 threatened

Global Share

0.08%

of globally threatened species

Country Rank

#216

of 250 countries

Endemic Threatened

4

Found only here

Top Threats
1.Logging & wood harvesting11 species
2.Fishing & harvesting aquatic resources11 species
3.Annual & perennial non-timber crops10 species
4.Habitat shifting & alteration8 species
5.Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases7 species
6.Type Unknown/Unrecorded (pollution)4 species
7.Problematic native species/diseases4 species
8.Housing & urban areas4 species

How to Cite

IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS

GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org

This page: SpeciesRadar (2026). St. Vincent & Grenadines: Biodiversity Dashboard. SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/countries/VC

Species counts reflect IUCN Red List threatened categories (CR, EN, VU). · Full citation guide & data usage terms

Frequently asked questions

How many threatened species are in St. Vincent & Grenadines?
St. Vincent & Grenadines has 42 threatened species recorded on SpeciesRadar — 4 of those are Critically Endangered, facing an extremely high risk of extinction. The figures combine IUCN Red List data with national red list assessments where available.
How many Critically Endangered, Endangered, and Vulnerable species does St. Vincent & Grenadines have?
Of the 42 threatened species in St. Vincent & Grenadines, 4 are Critically Endangered, 14 are Endangered, and 24 are Vulnerable. Together these three IUCN Red List categories make up the "threatened" total.
What is the most endangered species in St. Vincent & Grenadines?
Among the 4 Critically Endangered species in St. Vincent & Grenadines, Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus) is one of the most at-risk — featured prominently on the country dashboard. The full list of Critically Endangered species is filterable on the Species tab.
What protected areas exist in St. Vincent & Grenadines?
SpeciesRadar does not yet catalogue protected areas for St. Vincent & Grenadines. Where available, protected-area data is drawn from the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) and national designations.
Which animal and plant groups are most threatened in St. Vincent & Grenadines?
The most affected groups in St. Vincent & Grenadines, by number of threatened species, are fishes (11), plants (11), and other invertebrates (6). The full taxonomic breakdown is shown on the country dashboard.
What are the biggest threats to wildlife in St. Vincent & Grenadines?
The leading threats to threatened species in St. Vincent & Grenadines are logging & wood harvesting, fishing & harvesting aquatic resources, annual & perennial non-timber crops, and habitat shifting & alteration. Each threat is mapped to the species it affects in the country's threat breakdown.
How many threatened species are found only in St. Vincent & Grenadines?
St. Vincent & Grenadines has 4 threatened species that are endemic — found nowhere else on Earth. Because their entire global population depends on this one country, they are especially vulnerable to local habitat loss.
How many of St. Vincent & Grenadines's threatened species have declining populations?
19 of St. Vincent & Grenadines's threatened species have populations that are still declining. Reversing these trends is the central focus of the conservation work the country dashboard tracks.
How does St. Vincent & Grenadines compare to other countries for threatened species?
St. Vincent & Grenadines ranks #216 of 250 countries by number of threatened species, and accounts for roughly 0.08% of all threatened species tracked worldwide. Threat is geographically concentrated, so a high rank reflects both rich biodiversity and intense pressure on it.
Where does the data for St. Vincent & Grenadines come from, and can I download it?
SpeciesRadar draws on the IUCN Red List, the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF), the World Database on Protected Areas, and national red lists. Every table on the St. Vincent & Grenadines profile — species, national red list, and protected areas — can be downloaded as a CSV spreadsheet or a branded PDF report.